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Marshall Sonn Obituary

Marshall Sonn, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on October 18, 2025. He was the son of Isidor and Lillian Thomas Sonn. Born in Hartford, CT, he cherished life's simple joys. He loved spending time on Chalker Beach, Old Saybrook, with family and friends. It is here where laughter, love and the sound of the waves brought him peace and happiness. Marshall worked for many years as a pharmacist after graduating from the University of Connecticut's School of Pharmacology. He is survived by his loving wife, Dawn DeVaux Sonn, his son and daughter in law, Michael and Crystal Sonn and his son in law Nicholas Parsons. He was predeceased by his daughter, Rachel J. Parsons. Marshall loved his three granddaughters, Madeline Sonn, Carly Sonn and Juliana Parsons. He will also be dearly missed by his sisters, Gloria London and Debby Hammerl, extended family, friends and all who were lucky enough to know him. At this time, his family is planning a private celebration of life in the spring.

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Published by WFSB on Oct. 23, 2025.

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Izzy

October 31, 2025

He was a great neighbor and friend at San Marco in Boynton Beach. Condolences to Dawn and family

Michael and Kate Katzman

October 30, 2025

Our families have been Chalker Beach friends forever. We remember when Marshall was the Good Humor man a lifetime before Daisy. Marshall always had a smile on his face and a friendly "hello" to everybody. We will miss seeing Marshall on his little motor scooter going to the beach. RIP, Marshall.

Bob Valerian

October 27, 2025

Here in San Marco Marshall was well liked as a great friend and our source of UCONN sports info, He will be sorely missed !

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Judith Dauphinais

October 26, 2025

I have known Marshall for probably 70 years. We both spent our youth, teen and young adult years at Chalker Beach having fun and doing mischief. Every year returning to Chalker Beach I would search out Marshall and he was always there with the same queries about SF and my life. I cannot imagine, and do not want to imagine, Chalker Beach without him. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to Dawn and his family. Judy Dauphinais.

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